white2024 (representative vintage)$12–$28 est.

Piedmont Cortese

Piedmont Estate · Piedmont · Italy

Piedmont Cortese is an white wine from Italy, in the Piedmont region (Northwest Italy, in the foothills of the Alps around the towns of Alba, Asti and Barolo.), made principally from Cortese. a house-style Piedmont cortese that showcases the grape in this region.

In character, this value tier delivers the classic cortese profile — citrus, green apple, blossom, wet stone — with the structural stamp of Piedmont and a medium-bodied presence. This profile reflects published sources, winery information and regional reference material, researched editorially rather than tasted blind.

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Profile at a Glance

Body
Medium
Acidity
High
Tannin
N/A
Sweetness
Low
ABV
12–13%
Finish
A classic Piedmont expression of cortese.

Aromas & Flavours

citrusgreen appleblossomwet stone
  • · lemon
  • · lime
  • · white flowers
  • · green almond
  • · mineral

Food Pairing

  • · seafood
  • · light pastas
  • · risotto
  • · mozzarella
  • · grilled vegetables

Serving & Cellaring

Temperature
8–11 °C
Decanting
No need — a quick chill is enough
Cellaring
1–3 years

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Where to Buy

Indicative retail: $12–$28. Available through specialist wine retailers, importers and online merchants such as Total Wine, Wine.com and Vivino Marketplace. Prices are editorial estimates and vary by market.